Trial set in arson case

A jury trial has been set for a Stroud man facing six felony charges accusing him of setting wildfires in Lincoln County over a period of nearly a year. He was bound over last month to stand trial. Two counts of second degree arson and four counts of third degree arson were formally filed Dec.

Two face charges in death

A woman from Wellston and a man from Iowa have been formally charged in connection with the death of a Carney area man. Each faces three felonies. Each is being held in the Lincoln County Jail in Chandler without bond.

Marijuana hearing continued

Preliminary hearings for two men from Okmulgee arrested by Lincoln County deputies and charged with cultivating a Controlled Dangerous Substance have been continued. The deputies reportedly seized 386 marijuana clone plants. Quing Li Zheng, 55, and Wei Goa, 41, were each charged Nov.

Sentencing in August in motorcycle shooting

A sentencing date has been set for an Oklahoma City biker who was convicted last month of first degree manslaughter in the shooting death of a Midwest City man in September of 2021.

Meeker school hires several

Meeker Board of Education members this week voted to hire several new personnel for the 2023-2024 school year and also approved a contract with an architectural firm. They also approved the annual continuing resolutions for 2023-2024.

Bench warrant issued in county

One of two men facing child endangerment and drug-related charges has waived a jury trial. A bench warrant has been issued for the other who failed to appear for his pre-preliminary hearing. Blake Michael Barrett, 21, of Seminole, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Sep.